Uncomfortable Bedfellows: Unjust Enrichment & Restitution (On Demand)

Since the 1990s, unjust enrichment has exploded on to our legal landscape. It has impacted our perception of longstanding causes of action such as money had and received and quantum meruit.  Yet, despite its emergence as a cause of action in the UK its reception here has been mixed and has led to conceptual confusion. It is difficult to discern just what unjust enrichment is, what it does and how it affects claims such as money had and received. With a focus on its practical application, such as in cases of misappropriated funds, barrister Sean McAnally will share the results of his post-graduate investigation of unjust enrichment, offer his thoughts on its proper place and on how restitutionary claims should be approached.

When a Contract Goes Wrong: Repudiation, Cancellation and Remedies (On Demand)

Perhaps exacerbated by the current economic climate, we are seeing issues arising with agreements for the sale and purchase of property (particularly off-the-plans), and with long-term contractual arrangements such as supply agreements, leases, and franchises. Accordingly, it’s useful to be clear about when an entitlement to cancel arises, which legislative provisions apply, what options the innocent party has, and the remedies available. In this session, Paul Dalkie and Jane Glover will provide information and insights, with reference to examples and case law, to assist you to advise clients on either side of a ‘contract gone wrong’.